Definition of contributionnext
as in donation
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution contributions for the victims of the earthquake began pouring in

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Recent Examples of contribution The duo also helped push reggae further into other territories int the 1990s by layering Latin rhythms into dancehall and reaching their peak of mainstream success in 1996 with their contributions to the Fugees’ Billboard 200 chart-topping classic The Score. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026 Just as financial advisors recommend deferring enough into a 401(k) plan to benefit from your employer's full matching contribution, there is no reason to pass this free money up. Jessica Dickler,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026 There are no seniors on the roster, and three freshmen have been making major contributions. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026 In 2014, David Wain introduced a new cinematic technique that was arguably the biggest contribution to the art of moving images since the advent of Technicolor. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for contribution
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donation
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  • The family will also be supporting wig donation programs, as Wilson says his wife personally appreciated the ability to sport various looks after losing her hair in treatment.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Of course, campaign donations have almost nothing to do with Rieder’s ability to do the job of Fed chair.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026

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“Contribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribution. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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